Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 51.38

$109,067Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$130,211Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$70,165Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Emory University earn a median of $109,067 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $138,131 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,294–$185,434). Median debt is $70,165, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$125,929$83,435
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$110,850$46,125
Augusta University
Augusta
$101,597$70,302

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Emory University make?

The median salary is $109,067 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $70,165.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.